This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2600 of the world’s 3978 provinces, to every country on earth and to the summit of the highest peak on each continent (thank heaven for good weather!). In my travels, I learned to respect the intelligence and ingenuity of people of all races and callings both past and present. Come see the world as I see it: as a peaceful place, full of nature and beauty. With the right spirit and intent, we can make our world a virtual Garden of Eden.
DISTINCTIONS: BBC 2017 Travel Pioneer • Journal Articles • Explorer’s Club Flag Expeditions
World Parks Project • Walk Across South America • Jeff Shea Travel Map
Thailand, Bull Fight, 1984 - Another surprise awaited me in Koh Samui, Thailand: a bullfight! I knew, of course, about bullfights with matadors, but I had never heard about bullfights where one bull fought another! Prior to the fight, the owners prodded the bulls in their testicles to anger them. The bulls' horns were embossed with gold-colored foil. In this photograph some of the spectators take to climbing coconut trees for safety.
Turkey, Artvin Prov, Wood Village
Taiwan, Kaohsiung City Prov, Temple Shrine
Vietnam, Thai Nguyen Prov, Crab Bread
Slovenia, Osilnica Prov, Church
Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov, Terraced Village
Azerbaijan, Oguz Prov, Tree
Thailand, Maha Sarakham Prov, Squid Skewer
It's been my lifelong dream to attend one of these games. There were about 70 horses with riders, each man for himself! The object is to take the dead goat and bring it to the flag and back to the circle.
Turkey, Izmir Prov, Sheep For Sale